IS IT A LAPTOP? Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra REVIEW

I have had 2 months with the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. This is a device that is Ultra in every sense of the word. Big, grand and powerful, this device will expand how you see mobile technology.
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[@potatochalbro]

I love my S9 Ultra. In the past I had Tab S6 Lite and S8+. Now for the first time ever I'm completely happy with a tablet! The screen is definitely not too large, it's actually the minimum I would go now. Battery life is finally good without sacrificing any power. I had a great battery life on Tab S6 Lite but dear god, it was torture using it because of how weak it was. Now I have everything and more. To anyone doubting - go for it, I very much doubt you'll regreat it. There is nothing to dislike. The one single complaint I've read was that it has a notch. Come on! You don't see the notch when watching movies or TV shows, there are black bars at the top and bottom. It's amoled the black bars color is the same as the black notch, you couldn't see it even if you tried! When doing other stuff on the tablet it's not bothersome, it's too small to be a bother. iPhones have a larger notch right in their screen and that's on a tiny smartphone, not on the biggest tablet on the market! Seriously, just buy it, you absolutely won't regret it and if the notch is your main concern, I honestly think you're nitpicking and are not really even serious about tablets.

[@techwithbenefits]

110% I felt the same way. I had every Samsung tablet since the original Tab S and I've only ever felt satisfied when I got the original Tab S8 Ultra. This has just solidified it for me!

[@23Dramamodz]

Let me have your 8+

[@Mychannels45]

How is editing?

[@Cinnamon_Shaey]

i just got my tab s9 ultra today, and im so impressed by it! really needed one after having run my old 100 dollar tablet into the ground throughout 5 years xD i will say the audio demonstation you have in the video, does not do it justice, not even close, when i first put something on i literally was in disbelief on how such a big full and rich sound even quite decent bass could come out of something this thin, like from my limited knowledge of sound there needs to be space inside for the stuff to vibrate, but its so thin xD

[@morm2173]

I have the Samsung tab s8 the smallest one due to weight and its incredible. The speaker is mind blowing

[@Vaatho]

Have had mine for a couple of months as well. As I'm planning to travel a lot in the coming months, I wanted something light, powerful and with great battery life that wasn't a Mac and that could provide entertainment and video editing capabilities on the go. So far it hasn't disappointed, except on the software side: Android has its own annoying limitations, and Lumafusion, while still being the best option right now and a very capable app, still misses some crucial features I wish it had. Hopefully Davinci Resolve will be ported one day.

[@techwithbenefits]

I'm currently in Italy and have taken this around and it's been invaluable for my wife's work while we are away but also provided us with a big screen for entertainment while the kids are asleep

[@francisdebriey3609]

DEX is really incredible. I just bought 2 days ago the Tab S9 ultra 5G 256GB ... and impatient to test it. You have a new subscriber 🙂I wonder if I will continue to use my Galaxy Book 3 360 Pro... Waiting for MS to sell Windows on ARM to 3rd parties, and get a SINGLE "All-in-One" ultra portable device for work.

[@spencefinch29]

Wish there was native 4k support for externals - but it works with multistar app. Best part of tablet is ability to hand markup drawings and documents in S Notes and Word. Keyboard with kickstand means it's a bit difficult as laptop. Media consumption is unparalleled. Thanks for your epic reviews and unique insights. Awesome channel 👏

[@techwithbenefits]

Thank you so much! I was never much a tablet guy before the Ultra lineup. Now I couldn't imagine life without it!

[@silverxbladeX]

I have the S9 in the same color. The Ultra is far too big for me, but all the categories you spoke about in the video translate to the S9. I have MacBook as well and i haven't touched it in days.

[@DalevonDigital-Photography]

Great video I'm looking to grab the ultra myself

[@techwithbenefits]

It makes having a tablet worthwhile honestly!

[@theAlienpirate]

With that keyboard you have, it has a decaded DEX key right at the top of the board.❤

[@kead6636]

Nice to see real use cases

[@_olamilekan]

Great Haircut ❤ Samsung rocks

[@techwithbenefits]

🍻

[@JC-ft4ri]

Can you use the ultra as a wired 2nd screen? Inonow wirelessly is possible but could be laggy. I want to use the utra as wired second screen for my pc or LG smartphone that was it's own version of Dex.

[@Sinisterpothead420]

I love my galaxy tab s9 I was hoping to use this as somthing to practice drawing on digital arts

[@ProjectileGrommet]

Can it run libraries like opencv in VSCode on the dex mode?

[@MainulA.Chowdhury]

What is the cover/ keyboard you are using??

[@user-jgn1944]

You know that you are a great presenter. Others could learn from you

[@techwithbenefits]

Thank you 🙏

[@chitterlingsrtasty]

I have one on order but I worry a bout lap-ability. The keyboard cover doesn’t seem like it will work well for that.

[@user-jgn1944]

Im actually looking at you now on my S9 ultra

[@Thedoctorjosh]

It seems really great, but that price makes it a no go. I'm looking to get a new portable device for a little work and a little play and there's no way to justify a $1500 tablet when the Asus Zenbooko 14x has the same screen and is a full on laptop for half the price.

[@techwithbenefits]

I do understand that view point. It more comes down to eco system with the Tab S9 Ultra. If you have Samsung buds and a Samsung phone, the ultra seamlessly slots into it

[@zuhaibjavedsabri]

Would you pick this over Surface Pro 9 as a better replacement of laptop overall? Minus the display may be.

[@raina898]

I'd also like to know the answer to this question. I'm looking to replace my surface pro 6, but I'm not sure if this S9 Ultra tab is the way to go.

[@jdinitials]

For actual work, I would prefer the surface pro 9. You get a true laptop experience, especially important for connecting to work's network. And the surface is not that much heavier than the S9 ultra, when u include the keyboard. I am really tempted to get the S9 ultra for work, but i can see that it will be very limited in what i can do for work.

[@bacaloubaca4781]

.. I picked this over the likes of the surface & Asus ROG tablet cuz I really dislike windows, but aside from that consideration, also depends on your use case 🤓😅

[@DrMoorehen]

Ain't changing my s8 ultra....rubbish uk trade in values plus its still great...,the few extra micro secs for dex....well that's no big deal friend

[@scharelbrown9027]

This looks like a great tablet 😊

[@peterpan4641]

How work Microsoft 365?

[@user-jg8yq6tr7x]

As a software engineering student, would you suggest this or a laptop?

[@taoofgravity]

It's not a full computer but a mobile device, so you may find that some applications don't work on it.

[@MyDigitalParadise]

I have a new S9+ as the ultra does not have cell service. That said, I'm already using it as a laptop and loving it.

[@MyDigitalParadise]

The battery life over my laptop is a big plus

[@techwithbenefits]

So bizarre! In Australia the Tab S9 Ultra has 5G!

[@KC-lg8qf]

Still love ny S8 ultra. What an amazing machine. I have no doubt the s9 ultra is an absolute beast. Do you uou think its worth the upgrade from 8 to 9?

[@ppglcup2763]

No

[@KC-lg8qf]

@@ppglcup2763 yeah I kinda don't think so either. Both are great...but the small improvements over the 8 don't make me feel the need for a whole new machine.

[@user-zm4cd4vj4z]

Come now they are not machines!

[@techwithbenefits]

I did a comparison a couple of months ago that would be worth watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpSZl6WbapqXgsUsi=0m0EgQ2XIhIpuMJZ

[@potatochalbro]

No! You have an ultra model already, it will stay ultra for at least two more years! After that use the buyback option and buy a new tablet. Anything else is just gadget addiction lol.

[@marklewis.wales844]

I Have one it's the best thing I have ever bought

[@techwithbenefits]

It truly is!

[@RiddimMixDJX]

You do all of your video editing using Samsung devices?

[@techwithbenefits]

I sure do! Film on S23 Ultra & edit on Galaxy Book3 Ultra

[@RiddimMixDJX]

@@techwithbenefits that's interesting. One would think the only way recording and editing can be done is if have a Mac. I've been noticing a disgusting bias on YT by reviewers. Almost feel like they're getting paid. Thanks for the info

[@pakudesu]

I wish there was a Tab S9 Mini, with the same specs like the others but in the size of a iPad Mini

[@techwithbenefits]

You've effectively described the Z Fold 5 lol

[@pakudesu]

@@techwithbenefits yeah but I kind of want it in a tablet, not a foldable. A separate device 🙂

[@user-jgn1944]

I can't find a single thing to complain about. Visual and aural are Amazing

[@KartaL-Turk]

Notifications do not come when the screen is off, how did you solve it?

[@Yominokun1]

Just in case you haven't googled the answer yet :p Settings. Notifications. Lock screen notifications. Show content to "on". (Or one of those settings found there generally speaking if it's not that).

[@EJ-en5xl]

I can only imagine your stress if 2 second difference in DEX launch time makes you that much more productive :)

[@techwithbenefits]

In my opinion that test is a much better showcase of performance improvement vs a benchmark score which means nothing

[@user-jgn1944]

But you know that I had to get another sim card to enable phone calls. In or out

[@techwithbenefits]

You could use call and text on other devices and use your phones network (providing your tab is connected to internet for sync purposes) to make and receive calls

[@nr3rful]

Where is the Ultra FE ?

[@techwithbenefits]

It doesn't really need to exist! It would kind of defeat the purpose. Ultra means everything. Fan Edition is paired back.

[@stevetangjt]

Vivid mode? Really?

[@rajasankar390]

laptop or this?

[@techwithbenefits]

Totally depends on your usage. But you could absolutely do majority of a laptops work on here for sure

[@rajasankar390]

@@techwithbenefits okay thanks

[@SnazzieTV]

hate the notch

[@user-jgn1944]

I have no laptops. A phone. The S24 ultra and this

[@techwithbenefits]

You truly can do everything with the combination

[@IBRAHIMROTERWOLF]

🎉❤😢❤

[@Jarbeefus-jr2gu]

Talks about screen but never gives specs... dude just says a whole lot of nothing.

[@techwithbenefits]

Can find specs on the internet bro

[@jaex9617]

bruh

[@_EP794]

how does it compare to the s9 plus?

[@techwithbenefits]

Everything is the same effectively, just bigger and grander. Bigger screen, bigger battery but thinner and with narrower bezels. Same processor though